Paytm, operated by One 97 Communications Ltd, is set to announce its audited financial results for the quarter and full year ending March 31, 2025, today, May 6, 2025. Along with the earnings report, the company will host an earnings call for investors and analysts from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM IST. The upcoming results have created buzz in the market, with analysts expecting key insights into Paytm’s financial performance and market strategies.
Bullish Momentum in Paytm Stock
Ahead of the earnings report, Paytm’s stock has shown strong bullish momentum. Brokerage firm Emkay Global Financial Services has observed that the stock remains positive above the Rs 820 level, with resistance expected at Rs 900 and Rs 940. This positive trend has been accompanied by a notable short-covering rally. Since the start of the current expiry cycle, Paytm’s open interest (OI) has decreased by 36.3%, while the stock price has surged by 10.6%. The current OI stands at $166 million, well below its one-year mean, signaling potential market movements.
Options Data and Key Levels Ahead of the Results
According to Emkay, options data reveals that the maximum call open interest is at the Rs 1000 strike, while the maximum put open interest is at Rs 800. In addition, there has been a significant addition of 455 call lots and 107 put lots at the Rs 860 strike, indicating increased market activity leading up to the earnings release. These figures suggest that investors are anticipating important developments in Paytm’s performance and strategy.
Positive EBITDA Expectations
On the earnings front, Emkay forecasts a positive EBITDA (excluding ESOP costs) for Paytm, which is expected to be driven by strong growth in financial services revenue and lower indirect expenses. However, Emkay has cautioned that its projections are more conservative than the broader market expectations. Despite the cautious outlook, the expectation of positive EBITDA signals ongoing improvements in the company’s financial performance.
As of 10:03 AM on May 6th, Paytm’s stock was trading at Rs 848, down by 2.12% for the day. Over the last three years, the stock has gained 21.99%, with a remarkable 109.74% surge over the past year. Although the stock experienced a slight decline of 0.83% in the last three months, it has shown resilience with a 17.75% gain in the last month alone.
This financial preview of Paytm reflects optimism in its market performance, as investors eagerly await the results and insights from the earnings call later today.
